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Please note that calibration is boat and impeller location specific; i.e. each boat has a unique calibration number,
and if the impeller is moved, the unit needs to be recalibrated. If you are in a team situation where there are many
SpeedCoach units being used in many different boats, it is helpful to note the boat’s calibration number
somewhere on the boat - such as on the deck by the mounting dock - so rowers can make sure the display unit
they are using has the correct calibration number for the specific boat.
The XL uses the following formula to calculate the calibration value:
(Old Cal Value) (True Distance) = New Cal Value
Displayed Distance
For example, if the known rowed distance is 1 mile, but the display shows 0.92, the calibration value would be:
(1.00) (1.00) = 1.086
0.92
PC Interface
Initiates communication with a PC. The optional SpeedCoach Interface required. The SpeedCoach Communicator
software comes with the interface hardware, or can be downloaded for free from: www.nkhome.com.
About
Displays the model, and software version., ID and FCC information for the unit. US/FCC: KQLAC4490-100, CAN/IC:
2268C-AC4490.
The code version is also displayed on the splash screen when the unit is powered on. H 1.08 is the code version,
and Amer, Eur, Aus indicates the region that the radio is approved for use. (Amer - North America, Eur - Europe and
UK, Aus - Australia and New Zealand.) The XL 3/4 radio is not approved for use in any other countries.
WARNING: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Factory Default Settings
All new XL units are shipped from NK with the following settings. Performing a full system reset will restore all
settings to these factory defaults.
Just Row
Memory type:
Distance
Mode:
Memory interval:
100 m
Workouts:
Workout 1: 4x (5’ on, 4’ off)
5min, 4min, Loop 4x
Workout 2: 2x 1000, 2x 500
1000m, 4min, 1000m, 4min, 500m, 3min, 500m
Workout 3: 2x (6x (30 st, 20 st)
30 strokes, 20 strokes, Loop 6x, 10min, Loop 2x
Workout 4: Pyramid (Time)
4min, 3min, 2min, 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 10min, Loop 2x
Workout 5: 4x (500 on, 1 off)
10strokes, 500m, 1min, Loop 4x
Display
Units:
m, m/s, /500m
Menu:
Speed Mode: Pace
Backlight:
Auto
Contrast:
11
System
Stroke type:
Seat
Settings:
Date:
2006 Jul 01
Time:
AM 12:00:00
Calibration:
Cal value:
1.000
Cal Distance:
500
Window A:
Speed
Window B:
Distance
Window C:
Time
Window D:
Stroke Rate
Window E:
Heart Rate (XL2), Blank (XL1)
Window F:
Time, User ID, Battery Indicator
Memory:
Just Row:
1500 data points
Workout:
500 data points
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Display Settings
This menu adjusts the units of measure, the speed mode and display appearance.
Units
Set to:
- Meters, meters per second, and /500 meter
- Miles, miles per hour, and /mile
- Kilometers, kilometers per second, and /kilometer
- Nautical miles, knots, and /nautical mile
NOTE:if the units of measure are changed,any previously stored data will not be recalculated for the new units of measure.
Speed Mode
Choose either: Speed or Pace (predicted split)
Backlight
Set to:
- ON (is always on)
- OFF (is always off)
- AUTO (illuminates automatically in low-light)
Contrast
Adjust between: 0 and 30
System Settings
This menu contains various system settings.
Stroke Type
Set to:
Seat:Calculates the stroke rate based on a seat magnet (rowing shells with a seat magnet).
Touch Pad: Calculates the stroke rate based on touching a touch pad. In this mode,
stroke rate is updated every 2 strokes.
Impeller: Calculates the stroke rate based on changes in boat. Speed measured by the
impeller (canoes and rowing shells with out a seat magnet).
Paddle: Calculates stroke rate based on a paddle switch (kayaks). In this mode, stroke rate
is updated every 2 strokes.
Date
Set the current date.
Time
Set the current time. Select 24 to set the clock with military time, or scroll through hours to
set AM/PM.
Full System Reset
Select YES to initiate a full system reset. This will return ALL settings to the factory settings.
(See page 12 for the list of factory settings.) ALL memory is erased. NOTE: After performing a
System Reset, the battery indication will be estimated until the battery has been fully
charged. See page 9 for more on charging the battery.
Calibration
For maximum accuracy, your SpeedCoach should be calibrated to adjust for your boat’s unique impeller installation and
hull shape. (However, even if your unit is not properly calibrated, it will ALWAYS show immediate, relative changes in boat
speed and can be a very useful training tool.)
The SpeedCoach XL has integrated a Calibration Routine that simplifies calibration of the unit to a specific boat by
automatically calculating the appropriate calibration number after rowing some known distance.
To calibrate your unit, you may either enter a known calibration value, or run the calibration routine. When running the
calibration routine, the SpeedCoach XL will guide you through pieces of known land distance and automatically calculate
the appropriate calibration value.You need to have a marked rowable distance. Enter this distance into the “Cal Distance”
line in the Calibration Menu.Then select “Run Cal Routine” and follow the instructions on the screen. If you row on a body
of water with current or tide, the calibration routine will require you to row the piece twice - once upstream and once
downstream - so the current does not incorrectly affect your calibration number. Once properly calibrated, the measured
distance, speed and pace will always be correct, regardless of current or tide.
